rain

Example Sentences

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“We’ve seen a lot of rain that would have been snow if we had cooler temperatures.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

That’s because this winter brought decent rain and the three years prior years were wet, too.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The cause of its collapse, which happened after heavy rain, is unknown, with the interior minister saying investigations are under way.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“Conditions remain dangerous because the ground is already saturated, meaning it will take much less rain to trigger flooding, road closures and damage,” Green posted on X.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The wind has finally picked up, followed by big, fat drops of rain, and a full downpour begins.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith